chunk-003

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Description

chunk‑003

Overview

chunk‑003 is a digital collection assembled by the Alexander Institute, comprising excerpts from two classical histories: Diodorus Siculus’ Bibliotheca historica (Book XX) and Plutarch’s Lives (the biography of Alexander the Great). The material is in English, public‑domain, and is hosted in the PINAX repository. It is intended for scholars of Hellenistic and early Roman history and is formatted as a single, searchable file.

Background

The collection was compiled to provide concise, high‑quality primary texts covering the late 4th and early 3rd centuries BCE. Diodorus, a 1st‑century BCE historian, offers a universal history that includes the Diadochi wars following Alexander’s death. Plutarch, writing in the early 2nd century CE, supplies a detailed biography of Alexander, one of the most comprehensive surviving accounts of the Macedonian king. Both authors are cited in the metadata, and the collection’s provenance is the Alexander Institute’s digitisation project.

Contents

The Diodorus excerpt (pages 415–445 of the printed edition) narrates events from 303–302 BCE: Demetrius’ siege of Sicyon, the capture of the Acrocorinth, the assault on Corinth, and related campaigns of Cassander, Lysimachus, and Antigonus. The Plutarch excerpt (pages 227–273) covers Alexander’s life from 356–323 BC, detailing his upbringing, marriage to Roxana, major battles (Granicus, Thebes), encounters with Diogenes, and interactions with the Oracle of Delphi. Key places include Greece, Macedonia, Sicily, Asia Minor, Egypt, Babylon, and India. The collection lists subjects such as Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Military History, Political History, Biography, Classical Literature, and Ancient Persia.

Scope

The archive focuses on military campaigns, political alliances, and significant events in the ancient Mediterranean world during the late 4th and early 3rd centuries BCE. It covers the Greek mainland, Macedonia, Sicily, Asia Minor, Egypt, and the Persian Empire, but does not include detailed statistical data or accounts beyond the specified periods. The collection is a concise, public‑domain resource for researchers and educators interested in Hellenistic history.

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Raw Cheimarros Data

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Metadata

Title
chunk-003
Type
Collection
Creator
alexander_institute
Institution
alexander_institute
Created
0000-0000
Language
en
Subjects
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Military History, Political History, Biography, Historical Biography, Classical Literature, Ancient Persia
Rights
Public Domain
Place
Greece, Macedonia, Sicily, Asia Minor, Egypt, Corcyra, Tarentum, Sicyon, Corinth, Cappadocia, Cilicia, Phrygia, Ephesus, Larisa, Pherae, Thebes, Heraclea, Odessus, Apollonia, Callantia, Cius, Myrlea, Sidon, Syria, Coelê-Syria, Persia, Babylon, India
Source
PINAX

Version History (7 versions)

  • ✓ v7 (current) · 12/2/2025, 10:03:31 PM
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    "Added PINAX metadata"
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    "Reorganized into 2 groups"
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reorganization-description.txt
# Reorganization Summary

The files were grouped into two distinct categories based on their content: one group for excerpts from Diodorus Siculus' Book XX, focusing on historical events related to Demetrius and other figures, and another group for excerpts from Plutarch's Lives about Alexander the Great. This strategy ensures that each group is thematically coherent and represents a logical grouping of related historical texts.

## Groups Created

- **Diodorus_Siculus_Book_XX**: Files containing excerpts from Diodorus Siculus' Volume X, Book XX, focusing on historical events related to Demetrius and other figures.
- **Plutarch_Lives_Alexander**: Files containing excerpts from Plutarch's Lives, specifically about Alexander the Great, detailing his life and conquests.

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